Items added on the 3rd June 2015 Those added most recently come first

The Network Rail Test Train reaches Falmouth
Roger Winnen & Andrew Triggs

160603b The Network Train Train crosses Collegewood Viaduct, Penryn. Copyright Roger Winnen

160603e The Network HST on Collegewood Viaduct, photograph taken from the Penryn Bypass. Copyright Roger Winnen

160603h On Collegewood Viaduct. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160603d On the return run the train once more crosses Collegewood Viaduct, Penryn on its journey from Falmouth Docks to Truro. Copyright Roger Winnen

160603l The return Network Measurement Train crosses Collegewood. Copyright Andrew Triggs

The Ultrasonic Test Train at Penzance-St Ives and St Erth 2nd June,2016
Roger Winnen & Andrew Triggs

The return test train from Penzance via St Ives, Falmouth, Parkandillack to Bristol High Level sidings caused a lot of interest to the railway enthusiasts making the most of the glorious summer weather.

160602a 37116 With its test train in the glorious summer sunshine at Penzance. Copyright Roger Winnen

160602aa Looking at the driving trailer of this train. Copyright Roger Winnen

160602b It is after 19.00 hrs The Scillonian has arrived from the Isles of Scilly. This train will depart at 22.44hrs for St Ives. Copyright Roger Winnen

160603k 37116 in the twilight at Penzance. Copyright Andrew Triggs

160602c Darkness prevails on 37116. Copyright Roger Winnen

160602d The test train arrives at St Ives. Its 23.28hrs. Copyright Roger Winnen

160602e From the buffer stops at St Ives. Copyright Roger Winnen

160602k 37116 at St Erth at 00.10hrs Copyright Andrew Triggs

160602 l Shortly before departure at St Erth at 00.17 Copyright Andrew Triggs

160602f The grass and weeds are growing at St Erth, the test train awaits to depart for Falmouth. Its 00.18hrs. Copyright Roger Winnen

HST to FALMOUTH
Today

Dear All.
Timings for Network Rail HST to Falmouth today 3rd June.  This is the first ever working of the NR HST to Falmouth and only the third time ever a HST has been down the branch:

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/FAL/2016/06/03/1000-1300?stp=WVSC&show=non-passenger&order=wtt&toc=ZZ

Kind Regards  Karl Hewlett   

Many thanks Karl.

The scheduled 10.51 rail service from Truro to Falmouth has been cancelled to allow for this most unusual working.  A bus replacement will operate.

Test Train at Dawlish
Martin Duff

The Network Rail Test train looped at Dawlish Warren. 1st June 2016. Copyright Martin Duff